Watson Neal & Sons Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Folkestone and Hythe
Watson Neal & Sons Butchers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 51 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2SZ
How it compares in Folkestone and Hythe
In Folkestone and Hythe, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Watson Neal & Sons Butchers sits behind roughly 958 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 958 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 10% | ← Watson Neal & Sons Butchers | |
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 144 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Watson Neal & Sons Butchers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Watson Neal & Sons Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouverie Tap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Buttys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bouverie Village Store Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Ali Baba Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 10 to 12 Folkestone Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Clifton Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Annapurna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2024 |
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Watson Neal & Sons Butchers
What is Watson Neal & Sons Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Watson Neal & Sons Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Folkestone and Hythe Council on 31 March 2021.
Is Watson Neal & Sons Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watson Neal & Sons Butchers last inspected?
Watson Neal & Sons Butchers was last inspected on 31 March 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Folkestone and Hythe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Watson Neal & Sons Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watson Neal & Sons Butchers compare to other places in Folkestone and Hythe?
84% of the 1,140 rated food businesses in Folkestone and Hythe hold the top rating of 5, while Watson Neal & Sons Butchers holds a 4. 111 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Folkestone and Hythe Council inspects Watson Neal & Sons Butchers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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